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Active freshwater research, environmental education, and watershed restoration programs require funding from a wide variety of sources. The Development Department connects interested donors with many different projects. Funding at Stroud™ Water Research Center comes from a wide variety of research and philanthropic sources including grants and contracts from the National Science Foundation, state and federal agencies, foundations and corporations. The generous support from hundreds of individuals make up the “Friends of the Stroud Center.”

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Development Staff

Headshot of Rebecca Duczkowski.

Rebecca Duczkowski

Assistant Director of Donor Relations
Jessica Provinski

Jessica Provinski

Director of Development

Development News

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Employment Opportunity: Director of Institutional Advancement and Major Gifts
The Director will play an instrumental role in catalyzing local, national, and international awareness and support for the Stroud Center.
A young man holds Open Water brand canned water near a golf course.
Celebrating Plastic Free July with Our Friends: Open Water
Open Water provided a 100% recyclable alternative for golfers during Stroud Water Research Center’s Fore Fresh Water Golf Invitational.
A native plant garden and streamside forest planting at Overlook Park.
A Busy Spring at the Stroud Center
The past few months have been filled with events, and we wanted to take a moment to recap the activities, sponsors, and supporters who made it all possible!
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The 2024 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence
The 2024 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence will be presented to Paul Greenberg, American fisherman and award-winning author.
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17 Years of Wild & Scenic Film Festival Raises $250K for Environmental Groups
Trail Creek Outfitters hosted its 17th Wild & Scenic Film Festival, this year supporting the Stroud Center and Brandywine Red Clay Alliance.
David Arscott presenting the 2023 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence to Laura Turner Seydel.
Stroud Water Research Center Honors Laura Turner Seydel, Chair of Captain Planet Foundation
Turner Seydel shared inspirational stories about how she and her collaborators are addressing urgent challenges affecting environmental health and sustainability.